Would it be a good idea to drive to Wolfville from Halifax for the day? What to see there and along the way? How long a drive? Where to have lunch?

Excellent idea! Take the scenic route (ie not the highway) and take your time and explore each of the small communities along the way. Stop off at Grand Pre historic site - good place to stretch your legs and enjoy some Acadian history. Also there is the Grand Pre winery that you can enjoy a sample of their wares and has a restaurant. Wolfville is a lovely college town with some excellent restaurants. Try Acton's or the Blomidon Inn. You might even want to venture out to Hall's Harbour and take in a lobster dinner on the wharf. There is always the lookoff in Canning as well which will give you a panamoric view of the valley. Close by is the village of Canning and you will find several spots to dine. The Habitant Vineyards is located here as well and offers daily free tours. The drive directly from Halifax via the highway is about 1 hour but obviously if you take your time and the back routes you can take 3 hours to leisurely enjoy your trip. Depending on what time of year you will be visiting, there are lots of farmer's markets as well.<BR><BR>If you want to try something different, you can take the Evangeline Express from Windsor to Wolfville. It is an open-air rail car which takes you 35 miles on a three hour trip along the Minas Basin. It however is only running on Sundays.<BR><BR>While in Wolfville you may want to also check to see what is playing at the Atlantic Theatre Festival. Always great entertainment!<BR><BR>Enjoy your trip!

Tanya - thanks for the great information. We're visiting for a few days at the end of July. If you have any recommendations for dinner in Halifax, I'd be glad to hear it.

What type of food do you enjoy? So many restaurants in Halifax.<BR><BR>Greek food - OPA on Argyle St. - excellent - you feel like you are in a small greek taverna<BR><BR>Steak - Keg, of course. Jon Allen's off of Spring Garden Rd. or Ryan Duffy's on Spring Garden<BR><BR>Seafood - Waterfront Warehouse or Upper Deck both directly on the Halifax waterfront. Five Fisherman on Argyle<BR><BR>Italian - Da Maurizio in the Brewery bldg. or La Perla in Dartmouth<BR><BR>Specializing in local game and Atlantic seafood - Haliburton House (expensive but good)<BR><BR>You can also get good seafood at the Harbourside Market located in Historic Properties. It is a cafeteria type setting directly on the waterfront. John's Seafoods.<BR><BR>There is also a new restaruant Bish right on the waterfront. I haven't tried it but have heard nothing but good comments. Expensive<BR><BR>If you want good pub food, try almost any pub in town. My favs are the Old Triangle, new Granite Brewery on Barrington (they don't have any fried foods here but great sandwiches, especially their fresh salmon - make all their own breads on site and local brews).<BR><BR>Lots of choices, hope this helps.

Thanks, Tanya. We do enjoy seafood. Had a great dinner at Salty's (upstairs)one night but very disappointed the next time on our last visit.<BR><BR>I'll try your other suggestions. I guess I'm really interested in restaurants run by local chefs using local ingredients.

I would suggest you try Maple - expensive but certainly it fits what you are looking for.

Maple has changed its venue to a Pub style...Michael Smith the Chef is no longer there. Try Fiasco on Brenton Street for a local Chef....great food:fresh fish and excellent steaks. His sauces are terrific! For casual try: Stayner's on the Hfx. Waterfront...have the steak a la Stayner with the mashed potatoes and fried onions or the fresh clams and lobster roll..Have fun.

I knew Maple was undergoing some changes but wasn't aware Chef Smith moved on.<BR><BR>Too bad ...